Kreston Van Herwijnen

What Kreston Van Herwijnen does

Kreston Van Herwijnen is a Dutch professional services firm headquartered in Tiel (with a secondary office in Gendt) that delivers accountancy, tax advisory, corporate finance, SME advisory, payroll/HR, and legal services to small and medium-sized entrepreneurs across the Rivierenland region (Nijmegen-Den Bosch-Utrecht triangle). Founded in 1982 and operating through multiple B.V. entities (MKB Adviseurs, Accountants, Belastingadviseurs, Business Consultancy, Corporate Finance, and Overnames & Waarde), the firm employs roughly 60 professionals and serves 600+ clients with a single dedicated contact person per client under its #KnowingYou service model.

The technology stack is built on third-party platforms rather than proprietary IP. Online accounting runs on Exact Online, providing 24/7 financial insight, automated bank feeds, and an invoice scanning service that processes ~95% of email-received invoices automatically. Payroll and HR administration use Loket.nl, which feeds journal entries into client accounting packages and provides a digital employee portal. A dedicated client portal (Portal4Collaboration) enables document and tax-return exchange. The firm meets WTa audit requirements and holds memberships in NBA, SRA, RB, and NiRV.

The revenue model is professional services hour- and project-based, with mix across compliance (accounting, tax returns, payroll), advisory (M&A, valuation, succession planning), and educational programs (Koploperproject sustainability, Business Academy). Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, supplemented by content marketing (podcast, newsletter, knowledge cards), events, and SEO. International client needs are served through the Kreston Global network (200+ firms in 125 countries, joined 2011). No external funding, M&A, or public listing is evident; the firm is independently owned as a multi-B.V. partnership structure.

Name

Kreston Van Herwijnen

Legal name

Kreston Van Herwijnen MKB Adviseurs B.V.

Website

https://krestonvh.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kreston Van Herwijnen is a Dutch accountancy, tax, payroll, and corporate finance advisory firm founded in 1982, employing ~60 professionals across Tiel and Gendt to serve 600+ SMB and mid-market entrepreneurs in the Rivierenland region through a single-contact relationship model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accounting & Advisory Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (54121), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (5412)

akta.pro primary industry

Financial Planning & Analysis Support (Budgeting, Forecasting, Management Reporting) (BPAAAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Payroll, Contractor Payments & SME HR Finance (FSAGAJAI)

Keywords

• Accountancy services
• Tax advisory
• SME advisory
• Corporate finance
• Payroll administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Tiel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Accounting Services: Financial statement compilation, audit opinions, and reporting services. Services include compiling financial statements, financial statement audits, report on financial information, and budget preparation.
2. Tax Advisory Services: Tax return preparation, tax advice, financial planning, and objection/appeal proceedings. Includes tax risk assessments and tax check services.
3. Corporate Finance: Company valuation (including Quick Scan), acquisitions & valuations, business succession planning, due diligence, and M&A advisory.
4. SME Advisory Services: Online accounting, financial reporting, consultancy services, and administrative support for small and medium businesses.
5. Payroll Administration: Personnel administration, payroll processing, wage tax returns, pension scheme administration, and HR services outsourcing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kreston Van Herwijnen is a Dutch accounting and advisory firm providing accountancy, tax advisory, SME advisory, payroll/HR, corporate finance, and legal services to small and medium enterprises (MKB/SMB) and internationally operating entrepreneurs. The firm delivers financial statement compilation and audits, tax return preparation and planning, online accounting via Exact Online, payroll processing via Loket.nl, company valuations, M&A advisory, and business succession planning, supported by the international Kreston Global network across 125 countries.

Product overview

Kreston Van Herwijnen is a full-service accounting and advisory firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of interconnected professional services. The core offering spans three main pillars: (1) Accountancy services including financial statement compilation, audit/review/assurance reports, and budget drawing; (2) Tax Advisory services covering tax return preparation, financial and estate planning, tax advice, tax risk checks, and objection/appeal proceedings; and (3) SME Advisory services with online accounting via Exact Online integration, financial reporting, accounting outsourcing, and business consultancy. Additional services include HR & Payroll services (payroll administration, outsourcing, pension schemes, annual statements, wage tax returns via Loket.nl integration), Corporate Finance (company valuation, analysis, takeovers, succession planning, due diligence), and Business Consultancy (including the Koploperproject sustainability program and Kreston VH Business Academy). The firm also provides international business services through the Kreston Global network. The service model features a single point-of-contact approach with multidisciplinary in-house expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Financial Statements Compilation Compiling financial statements based on client balance sheets and financial files, providing actual representation of company results and equity position.
• Financial Statements Audit Professional audit of financial statements by WTa-certified accountants with independent opinion on the representation of the company's financial situation.
• Report on Financial Information Compilation reports, review reports with limited assurance, and auditors' reports with reasonable assurance, plus specific engagements for insurance declarations and subsidy reports.
• Budget Drawing Drawing up budgets consisting of income statement, balance sheet, and liquidity forecast, available on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Tax Return Calculation Preparation of tax returns for VAT, payroll taxes, income tax, and corporation tax with optimization of personal and company situations.
• Financial Planning Income planning and estate planning services to map financial situations for retirement, disability, unemployment, and inheritance arrangements.
• Tax Advice Active tax advisory including wealth transfer to children, optimal company structure (sole proprietorship vs BV), and cross-border tax considerations.
• Tax Risks / Tax Check Tax check examining company and private situations for tax risks and optimization, covering income tax, corporation tax, wage tax, VAT, transfer tax, and gift/inheritance tax.
• Objection and Appeal Proceedings Handling of tax objections and appeal proceedings against tax authority assessments, including cost and success probability estimates.
• Online Accounting (Exact Online) 24/7 online accounting via Exact Online with automated bank links, billing package connections, purchasing channel integrations, and cash register system linkages for real-time financial management.
• Financial Reports Periodic interim financial reports tailored to client needs, providing insight into company performance, cost fluctuations, gross margin development, and benchmarking against industry peers.
• Outsourcing Accounting Complete outsourcing of financial administration with compliance assurance, app-based access for monitoring debtors and comparing turnover/profit per period.
• Administrative Office Services Administrative support, report compilation, business advice, and online or traditional accounting with personal approach and expert guidance.
• Consultancy Services High-quality consultancy for tax benefits optimization, investment timing, liquidity management, cost analysis, tax reservation, personnel efficiency, legal form assessment, and software/automation evaluation.
• Payroll Administration Personnel administration with digital file modules for document uploads, leave registration, performance appraisals, provisions tracking, and sickness reports.
• Outsourcing Payroll Accounting Three payroll outsourcing packages (King, Horse, Pawn) with varying levels of client involvement, using Loket.nl platform with planning and accounting package links.
• Pension Scheme Administration Pension administration for industry-wide pension plans and employer-arranged pension plans with insurers, including pension declarations via Loket.nl.
• Annual Payroll Statement Digital annual income statements for employees available via Loket.nl employee portal, serving as basis for income tax returns.
• Wage Tax and National Insurance Returns Monthly or 4-weekly wage tax and national insurance contributions submissions to Tax and Customs Administration via Loket.nl.
• Company Valuation Business valuation using DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) methods with risk profile analysis, including Quick Scan option priced between EUR 1,375 and EUR 2,375.
• Company Analysis Analysis identifying profit-generating components and risk points to prepare companies for sale, including product mix analysis and customer binding assessment.
• Corporate Takeover Full corporate takeover process guidance including company valuation, analysis, information memorandum, buyer identification, and purchase agreement formulation.
• Business Succession Business succession planning with tax-facilitated transfer options, objective company valuation, corporate structure organization, and family business support.
• Due Diligence Comprehensive due diligence examining tax, legal, financial, and commercial starting points before purchase agreements are signed, working with lawyers and specialists.
• International Business Services International business support through Kreston Global network (200+ firms in 125 countries) covering international business setup, branch establishment, cross-border work, subsidies, and international financing.
• HR Services Outsourcing of company HR services for comprehensive personnel management.
• Legal Services Legal advice and corporate housekeeping services for business legal matters.
• Business Consultancy Innovation, improvement, and professionalization services to help entrepreneurs with timely changes and future-proofing their businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer satisfaction score of 8.1

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kreston GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKreston Global is a global network of more than 200 independent accounting firms in 125 countries with over 25,000 professionals. Kreston Van Herwijnen is part of this network to serve internationally operating entrepreneurs with access to top-quality advice and exceptional service worldwide.
• NBA (Nederlandse Beroepsorganisatie van Accountants)coreOthersThe Royal Dutch Professional Association of Accountants is the legally established organization charged with promoting good professional practice. All accountants in the Netherlands are registered in the NBA accountant register.
• SRA (Samenwerkende Register Accountants)minorOthersSRA is a network of independent accounting firms in the Netherlands providing knowledge sharing and quality standards.
• Register Belastingadviseurs (RB)coreOthersThe Register of Tax Advisers represents the interests, guarantees quality, and joins forces of more than 7,500 affiliated tax advisers. RB is the professional association for SME tax advisers in the Netherlands.
• NiRV (Nederlands Instituut van Register Valuators)minorOthersThe Register of Business Valuators is the professional association to which all Register Valuators in the Netherlands are affiliated. An RV specializes in determining company value for various purposes.
• Loket.nlcoreTechnology or IntegrationLoket.nl is an online HRM and payroll processing platform used by Kreston Van Herwijnen for salary processing, payroll administration, pension declarations, and employee portal services.
• Exact OnlinecoreTechnology or IntegrationExact Online is the cloud-based accounting platform used for online accounting services, providing 24/7 financial insight, automated bank feeds, and integration capabilities.
• Kouters van der MeerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for organizing cybersecurity knowledge sessions for entrepreneurs. Collaborates on NIS2 compliance awareness and cyber resilience training events.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Flynth: Flynth is one of the largest Dutch regional accounting and advisory firms, serving entrepreneurs and SMBs with accountancy, tax, payroll, and HR services across multiple Dutch regions. Comparable to Kreston Van Herwijnen in SMB-focused, multi-disciplinary, regionally anchored service model.
• RSM Netherlands: RSM Netherlands is a mid-tier international accounting and advisory network in the Netherlands serving SMBs and mid-market clients with audit, tax, and consulting services. It is the most direct structural peer to Kreston Van Herwijnen given its similar mid-tier positioning, global network affiliation, and SMB/mid-market target segment.
• Baker Tilly Netherlands: Baker Tilly Netherlands is a mid-tier accounting and advisory firm serving entrepreneurs, family businesses, and mid-market companies with accountancy, tax, and corporate finance services. Directly comparable to Kreston Van Herwijnen in scale, target client, international network affiliation, and multi-disciplinary service offering.
• Accon AVM: Accon AVM is a Dutch accounting and advisory firm serving entrepreneurs and mid-market companies with accountancy, tax, and corporate finance services. Similar mid-tier positioning, entrepreneur-focused client base, and full-service advisory offering as Kreston Van Herwijnen.
• HLB Den Boer / Crowe Foederer Netherlands: HLB/Crowe Foederer is a Dutch mid-tier accounting and advisory firm (formerly HLB Den Boer) serving regional SMBs and entrepreneurs with accountancy, tax, and corporate finance. Comparable in regional Dutch positioning, mid-tier scale, and full-service SMB focus to Kreston Van Herwijnen.
• Grant Thornton Netherlands: Grant Thornton Netherlands is a mid-tier accounting and advisory network serving mid-market and entrepreneurial clients with audit, tax, and advisory services. Similar mid-tier international network structure, SMB/mid-market focus, and multi-disciplinary service portfolio as Kreston Van Herwijnen.

Broad incumbents

• Mazars Netherlands: Mazars Netherlands is a mid-tier international accounting and advisory firm serving SMBs through to larger enterprises with audit, tax, and advisory services. Larger incumbent competitor with overlapping SMB and mid-market advisory services comparable to Kreston Van Herwijnen's portfolio.
• KPMG Netherlands: KPMG Netherlands is a Big-4 audit, tax, and advisory firm in the Netherlands offering the full spectrum of accounting and advisory services. Broad incumbent competing for larger mid-market and international mandates that overlap with Kreston Van Herwijnen's higher-end advisory offerings.
• BDO Netherlands: BDO Netherlands is the largest mid-tier accounting network in the Netherlands, serving both SMB and large corporate clients with audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services. Larger and broader incumbent that overlaps with Kreston Van Herwijnen in SMB/mid-market advisory but also serves enterprise clients BDO does not.
• EY Netherlands: EY Netherlands is a Big-4 audit, tax, and advisory firm in the Netherlands serving large corporates and mid-market clients with broad advisory capabilities. A broad incumbent competing with Kreston Van Herwijnen at the upper end of the firm's mid-market segment and for complex cross-border engagements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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